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How the neighborhood influences our physical activity and mental health : A scoping review

Schley, Cheyenne (2022) How the neighborhood influences our physical activity and mental health : A scoping review.

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Abstract:Background The built neighborhood an individual lives in can have an influence on the physical activity and mental health of this individual. The neighborhood has different characteristics and can be measured objectively or subjectively. Also, physical activity can have an effect on the mental health of individuals. The aim of this review was to find out which neighborhood characteristics most influence the physical activity and mental health of the residents. Additionally, it was investigated whether there is a difference between the objectively and subjectively measured neighborhood. Lastly, it was investiagted whether there was a mediation effect of physical activity on the relationship between the neighborhood and mental health.Results This review found that the pedestrian infrastructure of the neighborhood and a feeling of safety in traffic as well as generally in the neighborhood are among the most important characteristics that determine physical activity and mental health of the residents. Further, it was found that the perceived walkability increases physical activity and mental health. Objective greenspace could not predict an increase in physical activity but in mental health. However, it was found that physical activity can have a mediating effect on the relationship between objective greenspace and mental health.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology MSc (66604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/92737
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